Access: View hidden tables in Access 2003/XP/2000/97

Also learn how to view hidden tables in Access 2007.

Question:  I've created an Access 2003/XP/2000/97 database and there are hidden tables in the database. How can I view these hidden tables in the database window?

Answer:  Under the Tools menu, select "Options".

When the Options window appears, check the "Hidden objects" checkbox. Then click on the OK button.

This will return you back to the database window where you should now be able to see all hidden objects including the hidden tables that you are looking for.

To learn how to hide objects, click here.